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How to Explore Luray Virginia & Hike Shenandoah National Park in an Epic Weekend

If you’re in search of the perfect Mid-Atlantic East Coast mountain getaway, or on a hunt for the ideal home base to explore Shenandoah National Park (SNP), look no further than Luray (pronounced Loo-Ray), Virginia. This little town, situated to the west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, right outside SNP and George Washington National Forest, …

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival at the Tidal Basin at Sunrise

How to Experience DC’s Cherry Blossoms at Home

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Each spring, over one million visitors flock to the National Mall’s Tidal Basin in Washington, DC to experience the sea of pink that is the peak bloom of the areas 3,000+ cherry blossom trees. But this year, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and need to enforce social distancing protocol, District officials have shut down …

Top Experiences for Your First Visit to Nashville, TN

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When visiting Music City get ready for just that, music! As you stroll down Broadway, every small bar door you pass will have tunes pouring from it. Some are quaint hole in the wall dives while others don the name of some infamous country music stars with the décor to match. Even if you claim …

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Where to See the Best Christmas Trees in Washington, DC

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Christmastime in our nation’s capital is truly magical. Those who are lucky enough to experience Washington, DC during the holidays have a wide array of options to choose from when it comes to getting into the spirit of the season. Between Christmas markets, light festivals, and holiday-themed art exhibits, the city lights up between Thanksgiving …

The Ultimate Guide to Washington DC Holiday Date Ideas

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When I say Christmastime in our nation’s capital is truly magical, I mean it. And those who are lucky enough to experience Washington, DC during the holidays have an array of options to choose from when it comes to festive things to do, outings, and events for getting into the spirit of the season. Between …

Top 10 Places to Take Photos in Chicago this Winter

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In the Windy City, the months spanning November-March can be a struggle at best, so it makes sense that you may be a bit apprehensive to make the trek to Chicago during this time. However, winter in Chi-town absolutely is beautiful. There is something about a snow-covered Bean that makes all of the layers you …

The Best Way to Explore DC Neighborhoods

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…Mural Tours! Seth and I were recently invited to embark on Historic America’s inaugural U Street Music and Murals Tour. As residents of DC’s U Street corridor (that we learned was historically referred to as mid-city), we were elated to explore the history and culture of our neighborhood – and in just over two hours, …

How to Explore Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania in a Weekend

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On the southern edge of the Pocono Mountains lies Jim Thorpe, a town named after the famous athlete that became the first Native American to win a gold medal for the US in the Olympics of 1912. Known as the “Little Switzerland of America,” this town may just be one of PA’s best kept secrets. …

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Parks and Green Spaces in Washington, DC

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When thinking of Washington, DC, images of idyllic gardens and lush forests probably do not immediately come to mind… However, with 697 city parks, over a dozen beautifully curated gardens, and miles of woodland trails, visitors and local nature-lovers alike need not be discouraged, as there is ample opportunity for outdoor exploration within city limits. …

The Most Instagrammable Places in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh, North Carolina may be one of the nation’s northern-most Southern cities, but it is also one of the most charming. The downtown area is walkable, scenic, and most-definitely photoworthy – and thus the dream of photographers, instagrammers, and travel blogger’s alike. From quirky street art, to unique architecture, to beautiful gardens and historic museums, …